In Berlin, the voice of Lower Saxony will carry more weight and prominence.
New Minister President of Lower Saxony Outlines Priorities for Change
Olaf Lies, the newly elected Minister President of Lower Saxony, has outlined his priorities for the state, focusing on managing the transition of the automotive industry towards electrification, advancing climate goals, and maintaining economic stability.
Lies, who has extensive experience in economic affairs, energy, housing, and digitalization, emphasizes the importance of embracing electromobility as a genuine alternative to combustion engine vehicles. He criticizes political calls to repeal the EU combustion engine ban, highlighting that no ban on combustion engine vehicles currently exists but that electrification is essential for sustainability and job preservation in Lower Saxony, a key automotive hub.
The major challenges and opportunities facing Lower Saxony, as outlined by Lies, include accelerating the shift to electromobility and achieving climate protection goals while protecting jobs in the automotive sector. He also aims to reframe debates on energy and transportation technologies to reduce uncertainty and foster innovation.
Lies's leadership will also focus on leveraging his experience in economic and digital policy to promote sustainable economic growth and digital transformation across industries. He intends to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between government, industry, unions, and other stakeholders to navigate the economic and environmental transitions successfully.
In addition to these priorities, Lower Saxony is working on expanding charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The state aims to be more present in Berlin with a stronger representation in the federal government and is looking to benefit from federal billion-euro packages due to its strategic location.
Lies supports renewal and new themes but with a steady hand. He aims to unite the state and foster a sense of shared purpose, ensuring that citizens and businesses feel securely and well-governed throughout the change process.
Politics can help the German car manufacturers by providing clear, good, and fair framework conditions without unnecessary bureaucracy. Lies recognizes the challenges and opportunities in the current situation, including geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, climate crisis, and the need for companies to improve competitiveness.
The democratic parties are challenged to keep society together and find solutions for the good of the country. Lies, as Minister President, is a member of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen, and his role in the party and successful start indicate a promising future for Lower Saxony.
In conclusion, the future is electric, and efforts are being made at the federal, state, and EU levels to set the right framework for electric vehicles. With Lies at the helm, Lower Saxony is poised to navigate these challenges and opportunities with dedication and a steady hand.
Policy-and-legislation will play a crucial role in Lower Saxony's transition towards electrification, as the new Minister President, Olaf Lies, advocates for clear, good, and fair framework conditions to support the German car manufacturers. Lies, being a member of the Supervisity Board of Volkswagen, also aims to unite the state and foster a sense of shared purpose in the political landscape, focusing on general-news topics such as preserving jobs, advancing climate goals, and maintaining economic stability.
